Richard Challoner School vs The Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Challoner School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
The Holy Cross School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students
| Measure | Richard Challoner School New Malden, London | The Holy Cross School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #69 of 640 | #83 of 640 |
| National rank | #317 of 4,090 | #394 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,079 | 994 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,079 | 994 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 120.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.4 | 59.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.7% | 74.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.9% | 89.7% |
| EBacc average points | 5.57 | 5.38 |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | 35.4 |
| town | New Malden | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.richardchalloner.com | www.holycross.kingston.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Richard Challoner School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 86.2).
- •Richard Challoner School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 994.
- •Richard Challoner School is boys and The Holy Cross School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Challoner School better than The Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Challoner School ranks higher (88.2 vs 86.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Richard Challoner School and The Holy Cross School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Malden and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Challoner School: 1,079. The Holy Cross School: 994. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Challoner School and The Holy Cross School rank in London?
Richard Challoner School is 69th of 640 and The Holy Cross School is 83rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).